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PPE Community service project
Jul. 27, 2021
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Jul. 28, 2021 5:30 p.m.
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Aug. 03, 2021
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Aug. 03, 2021 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
The Palms Restaurant
Food from Pacific Rim region (island cuisine)
Reserved outside by the side of the restaurant
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Aug. 03, 2021 5:30 p.m.
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Aug. 24, 2021 5:00 p.m.
Annual Club BBQ at Oak Meadow Park, 233 Blossom Hill Road, Los Gatos, on Tuesday, August 24th, beginning at 5:00pm. |
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Aug. 25, 2021 5:30 p.m.
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Internet Streaming Wars Part Deux
Aug. 31, 2021
David Wells is back with an update on the global competition for streaming dominance. About a year after his first talk, David will discuss the state of the streaming entertainment industry (think Netflix, Disney, Warner, Amazon, Apple, Comcast and others). David B. Wells is a High Growth Company Board Member & Advisor. He has focused the last 20+ years on helping consumer businesses grow and has recently shifted towards helping younger companies and the NGO and non profit world, particularly with organizations focused on economic growth in the developing world. He spent nearly 15 years at Netflix, with 8 as it’s CFO, retiring in early 2019, having served as VP of Financial Planning and Analysis prior to CFO. David was an integral part of the team that presided over Netflix’s transition to a self-produced content streaming company from the DVD company of its early days, its expansion to 190 countries, raising $12B+ in capital, and growing to a $140B+ company along the way. David splits his time between the for-profit and non profit worlds. He is a current Corporate Director for three companies: public ad tech company, The Trade Desk, public, direct-listed fintech Wise.com, and most recently public direct-to-consumer healthcare, HIMS. In the more social mission world, he works with a number of non-profits in the economic development and mental health space and serves on the Board of Innovations For Poverty Action, the Silicon Valley Chapter of American Red Cross, and is a member of the Harris Council for the University of Chicago and Jefferson Trust for the University of Virginia. David holds a joint MBA/MPP Magna Cum Laude from The University of Chicago and a Bachelor's Degree in Commerce from the University of Virginia. He loves spending time with his wife and 14 year old daughter doing anything outside.
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Sep. 04, 2021 1:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
When: Saturday, September 4th from 1-8PM
Whats Happening: All of the Local Service Clubs (LG Rotary, LG Morning Rotary, Lions & Kiwanis) will have the ability to setup a tent as this event and have a fund raising opportunity. Right now the consideration is for a progressive tasting.
More details to follow....
Will need volunteers on this day!
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Letters Home from Stanford
Sep. 14, 2021
Letters Home from Stanford: 125 Years of Correspondence from the students of Stanford University and why it matters. Los Gatos resident, author, and editor Alison Carpenter Davis will give a powerpoint presentation on her book Letters Home from Stanford, a collection of hand-written, typed, and electronic correspondence. Taken as a whole, the correspondence provides history and shows change, while still reminding us of what it means to be 18 or 19 years old, just trying to find our way. At its core, this book connects us across generations, geography, and the dinner table. Alison Carpenter Davis, a former managing editor at Outside magazine, has written for the Chicago Tribune, the Huffington Post, The Independent (U.K.), the International Herald Tribune, and Stanford Magazine, among others. She also has authored the book Letters Home from Stanford. Al co-founded the Disability at Stanford Oral History Project, was recently interviewed by KCAT Public TV in Los Gatos, and is at work on a memoir. Al and her husband live in Los Gatos in a house where three kids and a dog once grew. |
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Sep. 22, 2021 5:30 p.m.
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Why Journalism Belongs Behind Bars
Sep. 28, 2021
Kate McQueen is a writer and lecturer at University of California Santa Cruz, specializing in literary journalism, with a focus on narratives of crime and justice. She also serves as a director at Prison Journalism Project and as an editorial advisor at San Quentin News, San Quentin State Prison, Calif. She can be found on Twitter at @katejoymcqueen Journalism wields enormous power by choosing who and what to highlight. Today, stories about the criminal justice system are written almost entirely with an outside perspective. Drawing on a few historical and recent stories, Kate McQueen will talk about how the public benefits when incarcerated writers use the tools of journalism to join the national conversation on crime and punishment. Attendees will learn about local prison newspapers as well as nation-wide initiatives to bring journalism and journalism education into prisons.
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Oct. 05, 2021 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Join us at the Gali Wine tasting room.
Brand new, comfortable, warm setting.
Wine prices are $15 a glass. Bottles $30 to $45
Can order charcuterie (cheese and meat platter) or cheese board, in advance for $20 ((discounted for us - serves 2 to 3). Need to order by Friday, 2:00, Oct. 1
Have a peek at their website galivineyards.com
As always, significant others, friends, and potential members are always welcome.
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Oct. 08, 2021 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
James Bond and The Fall Fundraiser are coming to a theater near you on October 8!
Please join us and invite your friends and family join us on opening night of No Time to Die and help support 2 great causes.
When: October 8 at 7PM
Theater has been remodeled and they have a nice bar area so feel free to come early, have a drink and talk about your favorite James Bond movie. (Which, obviously, is You Only Live Twice and definitely not Moonraker.)
Cost: $40 per person through September 28
$50 per person after September 28
*Contact Tina at orsihartigan@comcast.net and let her know how many tickets you want. Amount added to your monthly billing.
Event will support:
More details on these great organizations at upcoming meetings.
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Adventures in Computer Animation
Oct. 12, 2021
Effects Animation is a broad category of artistry encompassing both naturalistic and other-worldy effects that appear in films and television. These elements include fire, water, and magic which require computer simulation and other sophisticated techniques because of their visual complexity. Instead of drawing or manipulating models, Effects Artists design networks of nodes similar to flowcharts that produce these stunning visuals. Because this work requires knowledge of physics, mathematics, and computer programming as well as artistic fundamentals, Effects Animation is indeed a rare marriage of art and science. Toby Rosen is an Effects Artist working at Dreamworks. He specializes in computer simulations of natural phenomena and other complex effects for feature films at various studios including Disney, Sony, and Dreamworks. He has worked on more than 25 features including Moana, Frozen 2, and Spiderman: Into the Spiderverse, which won the Academy Award for best animated feature in 2018. Toby is a graduate of UC Berkeley and Caltech.
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Cannabis Dispensaries
Oct. 19, 2021
Los Gatos Town Code currently prohibits all medical marijuana operations and distribution facilities throughout the Town. With recent State law changes, cities and counties across California are exploring these new regulations and the fiscal tax impact of allowing Commercial Cannabis Operations and facilities. This is one of several workshops the Town will be conducting to gather information to help the Town Council decide which types of cannabis-related businesses, if any, should be allowed in Los Gatos and, if allowed, where they would go and how they would operate. To obtain community input, the Town will also be conducting a survey. The goal of the workshops and survey will be to gauge the community’s interest and concerns associated with allowing commercial cannabis businesses to operate in the Town. |
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Oct. 23, 2021 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Make a difference! We will be painting the exterior of a home of a family in need. Come ready to paint- small jobs and large jobs for all kinds of volunteers. And remember, many hands make light work. VOLUNTEER DETAILS Date: Saturday, October 23, 2021 Time: 8am – until the project is completed Address: Timber Cove Mobile Homes: 106 Timber Cove Drive, Campbell, CA 95008 Parking: Parking is limited. Carpooling is recommended. Clothing: Old pants (may get dirt or paint on them) and sensible closed toed shoes. You will receive a t-shirt at the site to wear and take home. For the safety of our homeowners and volunteers, everyone on site must wear the Rebuilding Day t-shirt. Sunscreen, hat, sunglasses Personal PPE (masks, gloves, protective eyewear) Water bottle You may bring snacks, but we will provide lunch in individualized containers. Three important things. Please plan to stay until the project is finished. If we are organized and work hard it shouldn’t take all day, but clean-up is SO important. Let’s leave the homeowners with a safe, clean, finished service project that we can feel proud of-- so please stay to the end. Please read and adhere to the following guidelines: RTSV COVID-19 Volunteer Safety Guidelines. We are forever grateful for your flexibility and willingness to help your community members during these challenging times of COVID-19. Please carpool as parking is limited. It is a mobile home park with some guest parking, but please park along Camden Ave near the entrance to Timber Cove if possible. Give yourself an extra 10 minutes to park and walk to #106
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Oct. 24, 2021 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Through met physical needs of food and clothing, House of Hope is able to minister to those in need both physically and spiritually. A clothing drive is being held at Calvary Church on October 24th from 9 am - 12 pm. Clothing, coats, and more are needed for all ages. Drop Off Location: 9am - 12pm - 16330 Los Gatos Blvd. Los Gatos, CA 95032 Most Needed Items · Coats Additional Items We Need Donated · New or Gently Used Towels |
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Operation Care & Comfort Service Collaboration
Oct. 26, 2021
Paul and other members of his administrative staff, will present the Service Above Self collaboration between our Rotary Club and the Los Gatos Union School District. During the program segment, we will have a hands on service project happening along with a brainstorming session to help refine the Service Above Self objectives, projects and timelines. |
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Oct. 27, 2021 5:30 p.m.
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Nov. 02, 2021 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
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Nov. 09, 2021
A Bay Area native and a resident of Los Gatos since 1997, Rob Rennie holds a Masters degree in engineering from Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H and BA in Chemistry and Physics, Skidmore College, Saratoga Springs, N.Y. He spent more than 25 years in the semiconductor industry with 5 years developing products to improve solar energy technology. After retiring from the tech industry Rob took on a new challenge and became a small business owner in town. Rob was elected to the Los Gatos Town Council in 2014 and currently serves as a Vice Mayor. Prior to being elected to Council Rob has also been active in a number of community organizations. Rob and his wife Isabella have a grown daughter, Alena, who is a DJ and music producer in Berlin, Germany. Isabella dedicated her professional life to helping others and for the last 15 years worked for a property management company focused on affordable housing in the Bay Area. In his spare time Rob enjoys hiking, bicycling, and walking the family dogs, Fiona & Fleece. |
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A Wheelchair Can Change Lives
Nov. 16, 2021
For over two decades the Wheelchair Foundation has been delivering mobility, freedom, dignity, and hope one wheelchair at a time. Heather Schomaker is the Director of Community Outreach and will share remarkable stories of what just one wheelchair can do to change lives. In 2009 the vision of the Wheelchair Foundation expanded to develop a school program called From The Heart. Through this program Heather helps educators show students that we are all different in some ways, but we all have the same needs for respect, acceptance, inclusion, and friends. In her spare time, you will likely find Heather gardening, baking, or adventuring in the outdoors. She also hopes to one day own her own dog farm, despite her husband’s resistance. |
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Nov. 23, 2021
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Dec. 05, 2021 10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
We have over 100 Los Gatos Rotarians and their significant others signed up for this festive event. We celebrate our club, all the members but especially our current and Past Presidents. In years past we have had 17 Past Presidents attend a, wonderful group photo opportunity. *It is not just for past presidents - all rotarians should attend. Date: Sunday December 5th Time: 10:00am - 12:30pm Location: Cinnabar Hills Golf Club; 23600 McKean Road, San Jose - 95141 Cost: $55/pp We will kick off the holiday season in our Sunday's best attire. Enjoy good food, good company, a live performance. and surprises. Email Henry Vitkovich with any questions. DIRECTIONS: Cinnabar Hills Golf Club From Los Gatos : |
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Dec. 07, 2021
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Dec. 07, 2021 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Home of John and Devonne Pencer
Holiday Gathering
Please bring an appetizer, or salad, or dessert, and wine, or your favorite beverage.
Bring your significant others and enjoy the beautiful holiday decorations in the lovely Pensor home |
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Deadline Adventures
Dec. 14, 2021
Abstract: What I Learned in 43 Years Of Sports Writing While Having Lunch With Muhammad Ali, Meeting Fidel Castro At A Bowling Alley And Playing Golf With Neil Armstrong. MARK PURDY was a sports columnist at the San Jose Mercury News from 1984 until his retirement in 2017. Since then, he has been teaching at San Jose State, serving on the Bay Area 2019 Host Committee For The College Football Playoff National Championship Game, volunteering for History San Jose and goofing off as much as possible. During his column-writing tenure, Purdy covered 14 Olympic Games, 32 Super Bowls, 22 World Series and numerous other high-profile sports events. During his Mercury News tenure, Purdy was honored by the Wall Street Journal for writing one of America’s Top 10 sports columns. On multiple occasions, he was named to the Associated Press Sports Editors annual list of America’s Top 10 Sports Columnists. In the Bay Area, he is known as the newspaper columnist who gave the name "McCovey Cove" to the body of water behind right field at AT&T Park as a tribute to former Giants' slugger Willie McCovey. In 1989, Purdy was a member of the Mercury News staff that received a Pulitzer Prize for coverage of the "World Series earthquake" that struck the area just before Game 3 at Candlestick Park. Purdy has made broadcast appearances on ABC's Nightline, Court TV and ESPN "Outside the Lines," as well as on NBC Sports Bay Area’s programming. A native of Celina, Ohio, Purdy is a 1974 graduate of Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism. He previously held reporting or column writing positions at the Cincinnati Enquirer, Los Angeles Times and Chicago Tribune.
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Dec. 22, 2021 5:30 p.m.
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Dec. 28, 2021
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Jan. 04, 2022 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
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Jan. 11, 2022
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Town of Los Gatos 2040 General Plan
Jan. 18, 2022
Jennifer Armer started working for the Town in 2015 as an Associate Planner in the Community Development Department. In late 2017 she was promoted to Senior Planner with the responsibility for managing the update of the Town’s General Plan. She is currently the Planning Manager. Jennifer has 16 years of planning experience in the public, private, and non-profit sectors, and received her Masters in City and Regional Planning from UC Berkeley. Jennifer loves how planning connects with so many different interrelated topics that continue to provide new learning opportunities. Joel Paulson started working for the Town in 2000 as an Assistant Planner in the Community Development Department and is currently the Community Development Director where he manages the Building Division, Planning Division, and Code Compliance and staffs the Planning Commission. Joel has 22.5 years of municipal government experience, 21 of which have been with the Town of Los Gatos. Joel is a graduate of Humboldt State University where he received a Bachelor of Science in Natural Resource Planning. |
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Yes, Print Lives: Forty years of Newspapering in Los Gatos and Silicon Valley
Jan. 25, 2022
Forty years ago, as a 23-year-old recent graduate of UC Santa Cruz, Dan Pulcrano moved to Los Gatos, founded the Los Gatos Weekly and joined the Los Gatos Rotary Club. Funded by community investors, the Los Gatos Weekly competed with the established Los Gatos Times-Observer—which he bought eight years later to create the Weekly-Times. Dan also founded the free weekly Metro Silicon Valley, and has bought four other similar papers around the Bay Area, including Good Times in Santa Cruz and the East Bay Express. The publishing group, known as Weeklys, now owns more than 15 publications, including community newspapers in Gilroy, Morgan Hill, Scotts Valley, Watsonville and King City. His newest publication is the Los Gatan, which began publishing in September. He is married to his wife Juliana, and has three daughters. |
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Jan. 26, 2022 5:30 p.m.
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